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1981 Mercedes-Benz 300 D Turbodiesel

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Chassis Code: W 123

Build Start: 1981

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1981
Model Variant: W 123
Chassis Code: W 123

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1488mm
Length: 4848mm
Height: 1438mm
Kerb weight: 1625kg
Wheelbase: 2795mm
Track/tread (rear): 1446mm
Width: 1786mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 80litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Specific output: 29.6 kW/litre40.2 ps/litre, 39.7 0.65bhp/litre
Compression Ratio: 21.5:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Turbo D.
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: turbocharged diesel
Engine Code: OM 617 D 30 A / 617.952
Capacity: 3 litre (2998cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.98
Specific torque: 76.72Nm/litre
Crankshaft Bearings: 6
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 3.07
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Cylinders: Straight 5
Bore × Stroke: 90.9 × 92.4mm

Performance

Maximum Power Output: 121 @ 4350 rpm
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 14s
Power-to-weight ratio: 74.25 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Torque: 230 Nmlb/ft
Maximum Speed: 165km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 18.31kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bo diesel inj.

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.W.ARB.
Turning Circle: 11.30 m
Rear suspension: I.STA.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.73

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 964.1kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 279mm
Front Brake Diameter: 278mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 6J x 14 H 2
Tyres Front: 195/70 SR 14 90S
Wheel Size Rear: 6J x 14 H 2
Tyres Rear: 195/70 SR 14 90 S

Other

Designer: Friedrich Geiger
Model code: W 123 D 30 A
Unitary Capacity: 599.6cc
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 25.6
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 10 valves in total

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